The short version
Fire shutters that rarely move can seize without warning. A service at premises in Redhill tests them the way a fire would: release, controlled descent, full closure, then reset and record.
- Town
- Redhill
- Postcode district
- RH1
- Area
- Surrey
- Guide price
- £125 – £265
What's included
- Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
- Most makes. Shutters from most manufacturers serviced, whether or not we installed them.
- Mechanical checks. Guides, laths, bottom rail and smoke seals inspected and cleaned so nothing stops a full closure.
- Scheduling. Six-monthly or annual visits set to suit your risk assessment.
- Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
What this work can involve
- Realigning and clearing fire shutter guides damaged by pallet trucks so nothing prevents a full, square closure.
- Drop-testing compartment fire shutters every six months, coordinated with the fire alarm contractor's scheduled test visit.
- Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.
Fire safety duties for shutters in Redhill
In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Redhill is by the local fire and rescue authority.
Keeping your site running during the work
Before work starts we send a method statement and risk assessment, confirm who on site will be our contact and agree where materials and access equipment will go. On shared industrial estates that can mean booking yard space with the landlord.
Prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Redhill
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Fire shutter service with drop test, per shutter | £125 – £265 |
| Repair visit (attendance and first hour) | £145 – £195 |
Guide prices excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. The visit price is agreed before we attend, and any repair is quoted before we carry it out.
Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests
How often should fire shutters in Redhill be tested?
Follow the manufacturer and your fire risk assessment. A full service with closure test at least annually is common practice, with six-monthly visits on busy sites or shutters used daily.
Can you service fire shutters at our Redhill site that we didn't buy from you?
Yes. We service most makes across Surrey. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.
How much does fire shutter servicing cost in Redhill?
Our guide price is £125 to £265 ex VAT per shutter per visit including a drop test. Multi-shutter sites usually cost less per shutter. The fixed price for your premises in Redhill is confirmed in writing.
Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Redhill
Redhill is in the RH1 postcode district in Surrey. We also cover Reigate, Horley, Caterham.
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Caterham
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- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Banstead
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Purley
Other services in Redhill
- Door safety upgrades
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Complete loading bays
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Industrial door installation
- Door automation and controls
- PVC strip curtains
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Fire shutter servicing and drop tests · industrial doors in Redhill. Last updated 19 October 2026.